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#USNavy photos of the day! 1️⃣ USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) leads a group sail off the coast of Hawaii during RIMPAC 2024. 2️⃣ USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10) makes preparations to depart Limón, Costa Rica, during Continuing Promise 2024. 3️⃣ The U.S. Navy Band and Royal Thai Navy Band perform together during a joint performance at Central Pattaya Mall as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2024. 4️⃣ Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit fast-rope from a Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 MH-60S Seahawk helicopter to the flight deck of USS America (LHA 6) in the Philippine Sea.

#OTD in U.S. Navy History: July 25, 1866: Admiral David G. Farragut Becomes the First Admiral in the U.S. Navy. On this day in 1866, David Glasgow Farragut was promoted to the rank of Admiral, becoming the first person to hold this title in the U.S. Navy. Farragut's promotion came after his exemplary service during the Civil War, particularly noted for his decisive victories in the capture of New Orleans and the Battle of Mobile Bay. His famous command, "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" during the Battle of Mobile Bay, remains a celebrated part of Navy lore. #NavyHistory #MaritimeHistory #AmericanHistory #Admiral #NavyLeague

Take a look at this time-lapse video to see Newport News shipbuilders rig and install a 200,000-pound generator on US Navy aircraft carrier Enterprise (#CVN80). Like all Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers, CVN 80 will be equipped with four emergency generators that provide backup power. Thank you to all of the shipbuilders involved in this process!

It is our duty to plan for the future and ensure our US Navy is always ready to preserve the peace, respond in crisis, and win decisively in war. At the CNO Futures Game held at U.S. Naval War College we test, analyze, and explore future force structure options that will enable us to field a force capable of responding to all threats–anywhere and anytime. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gVpuJPcE

U.S. Navy Photos of the Day: 1️⃣ EOD technicians from the U.S. Navy, Republic of Korea, Germany, Peru, and Japan conduct helicopter cast training and 2️⃣ USS Somerset (LPD 25), left, refuels with the Royal Canadian Navy replenishment ship Asterix during RIMPAC. 3️⃣ GSM1 Brandon Gauthier, right, and DC2 Daniel Johnston train during an aviation firefighting drill aboard USS Gridley (DDG 101) in the Pacific Ocean. 4️⃣ USS Daniel Inouye DDG 118, left, and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) conduct Joint Maritime Activity with Indian Navy. VIEW the U.S. Navy photo gallery at: https://lnkd.in/eptac7p5

Welcome home VAQ-130!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 📍NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. - The “Zappers” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130 returned to their homeport of Whidbey Island, Washington after a combat deployment as the only E/A-18G Growler squadron with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3, July 13, 2024. Led by Cmdr. Carl Ellsworth, VAQ-130 flies the EA-18G Growler, the U.S. military’s only dedicated electronic attack aircraft whose primary role is Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD). The “Zappers” were the first to employ an Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) in combat. VAQ-130 was also the first Growler squadron in Navy history to score an air-to-air kill. “I can’t remember the last time the Navy had a more challenging deployment with a combination of multiple extensions, severely limited opportunities for R&R, and true combat,” said Ellsworth. “…not just for aviators, but the crew of the whole strike group as well, in the most kinetic action at sea since World War II. Words can’t do justice to how proud I am of this ‘Zapper’ Team which performed their duty in combat amidst incredibly challenging circumstances for months on end, frequently not knowing what each day would bring. The best of our country is right here at VAQ-130.” During the historic combat deployment aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) supporting Operation Prosperity Guardian, the “Zappers” executed continuous combat operations in the Southern Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb Strait and Gulf of Aden to maintain the freedom of navigation in international waterways. In Operation Yukon Lightning, VAQ-130 conducted seven pre-planned, dedicated strikes into Houthi-controlled Yemen and executed nearly 700 combat missions to degrade the Houthi capability to threaten innocent shipping. The aviators of the squadron saw malicious, indiscriminate use of Iranian-sponsored Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles (ASBMs), Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles (ASCMs) and one-way attack (OWA) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and supported the launch of over 120 standard missiles and dozens of Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAMs) by U.S. and coalition assets in self-defense. After nine months of operations in a persistent weapons engagement zone, the “Zapper” Team returned home to their friends and families to celebrate the end of an unprecedented deployment. The team will be afforded the opportunity to reunite with their loved ones and take some time to rest and relax.

Congratulations!!!! 🙌🥳 The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) was awarded the 2023 Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award for U.S. Fleet Forces on July 10, 2024. The award is presented annually by the Chief of Naval Operations to one ship in the Atlantic Fleet and one in the Pacific Fleet based on overall readiness and includes a small monetary stipend, which will be given to the ship's Morale, Welfare and Recreation fund to benefit crewmembers. New York's crew was cited for their indomitable spirit, superior performance and consistently high standards of readiness. “The Sailors, senior enlisted leaders, and officers of USS New York represent the best fighting force ever gathered,” said Capt. Ben Oakes, New York’s commanding officer. “I am extremely proud of this team and all that they accomplished in the past year. There is no doubt that we are ready and will continue to perform at our highest while forward deployed. I could not be more honored to bring this award back home to New York where it all started with one young girl’s patriotic act out of love for her country.” This marks the second time New York was selected to receive this prestigious award. In May 2014, New York was selected as the fiscal year 2013 winner amongst the amphibious ships of the Atlantic Fleet. The Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund was established in 1917 by the New York Tribune Association. It was initiated by a letter written by 13-year-old Marjorie Sterrett, February 1916. Marjorie, who lived in Brooklyn, contributed her weekly allowance of a dime to "Help build a battleship for Uncle Sam." Prior to World War II, income from this fund was used to pay prizes annually to turret and gun crews making the highest scores in short-range battle practice, as well as submarine crews making the highest scores in torpedo firing. It is now used to recognize those ships which display battle efficiency and emphasize readiness and fitness of the ship. Accordingly, the reward has been used to recognize the most battle-efficient or battle-ready warship on each coast. The ship, whose motto is “Strength, Forged through Sacrifice… Never Forget,” was commissioned in 2007 as the fifth ship in the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock. She is one of three ships named to commemorate the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, when over 3,000 people lost their lives in terrorist attacks in New York City. New York departed Norfolk, Virginia on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) area of operations on May 22 as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC).

Congratulations to Navy League of the United States, Hampton Roads and President Maryellen Baldwin on being featured in 13News Now (WVEC) Military Support Spotlight week segment. The Hampton Roads Council’s efforts are in keeping with the Navy League’s proud tradition of supporting American sea services. Our mission is to advocate for and support the sea services in local communities across the nation, ensuring that our maritime forces are strong and prepared. This recognition is a testament to how our councils execute the Navy League mission nationwide. Take a moment to view the spotlight here: https://hubs.ly/Q02GK3-d0 #hamptonroads #hamptonroadsvs #navyleague #militarysupport